REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR - PARSIPPANY, NJ
About The Position
Canteen brings break time to everyone, combining food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. The company emphasizes that its people are at the heart of everything they do, fueling growth. The Regional Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership and oversight across assigned business units. This role partners with operations and senior leadership to drive strong financial performance, ensure effective controls, and support operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
- Previous supervisory or people management experience
- Strong proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Solid understanding of P&L management, variance analysis, and financial controls
Nice To Haves
- Hospitality, retail, or foodservice industry experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead regional financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls, maintaining financial integrity and risk mitigation
- Oversee month-end close processes, financial reporting, and performance analysis for assigned business units
- Own and analyze regional P&L performance, delivering actionable insights, variance explanations, and recommendations
- Review the general ledger and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Serve as a strategic business partner to operations and senior leadership to optimize financial results and operational efficiency
- Develop, coach, and mentor finance team members to build a high-performing finance organization
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost optimization, and enhanced financial visibility
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
